Candidate Resources

Candidate Filing Week May 14, 2018 - May 18, 2018

In-Person:
Candidate filing begins in-person, or by messenger, Monday, May 14th at 9:00 a.m. and closes Friday, May 18th at 5:00 p.m. in the Chelan County Auditor's Office, located in the Chelan County Courthouse, 350 Orondo Ave, Level 3, Wenatchee, WA.

By Mail (delivery through the US Postal Service):
April 30, 2018 is the first day the Elections Office may recieve candidate declarations by mail.

Declarations submitted electronically (fax or email) are not considered by mail.

We cannot accept declaration forms prior to April 30, 2018.

All declarations received by mail are held and will not be processed or publicized until the first day of the filing period (May 14, 2018).

The Elections Office must receive declaration forms no later than the end of the last day of candidate filing (May 18, 2018). Delivery to another department in the county or state does not qualify as valid delivery.

Electronic (Fax or Email):
With the exception of filing fee petitioners, candidate may submit declarations of candidacy electronically during the filing period (May14th - May18th).

The same deadlines and requirements apply as for in-person filing.

If payment if a fee is required, electronic filing is not complete until receipt of the fee.

Filing for Office (RCW 29A.24.070)

At the time of filing, a candidate’s voter registration data will be checked. If there are discrepancies, corrections to the voter registration file must be completed before the Declaration of Candidacy can be accepted. When filing for an office, candidates are not permitted to use a nickname that denotes present or past occupation, military rank, the candidate’s position on issues or political affiliation, or use a nickname designed to intentionally mislead voters. A candidate’s last name must match the last name under which he/she is registered to vote.

Candidates who provide an email address will recieve an immediate email when another candidate files for the same position and have the option to submit a statement and/or photo for the online voters' guide.

File before the deadlines: Online candidate filing closes at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 18, 2018. If you choose not to use the online optoion, you may file in-person at our office between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Candidate lot drawing will occur on May 18th at 5:00pm to determine the order in which the names of candidates shall appear on the ballot.

If you need assistance or have any questions, contact the Chelan County Auditor's Office at 509-667-6808.

GIS Disclaimer and Terms of Service

Information provided by Chelan County is provided 'as is' and for reference only. The user expressly agrees that the use of Chelan County's web site is at the user's sole risk. Chelan County does not warrant, guarantee, or accept any liability for the accuracy, precision, or completeness of any information shown herein, or for any inferences made therefrom or that the service will be uninterrupted or error free. Any information published on this server could contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors.

RCW 42.56.070(9) prohibits the release of lists of individuals requested for commercial purposes, and the requestor expressly represents that no use of any such list will be made by the user or its transferee(s) or vendee(s).

In no event shall Chelan County become liable to users of this data, or any other party, for any loss or damages, consequential or otherwise, including but not limited to time, money, or goodwill, arising from the use, misuse, operation or modification of the data. In using the data, users further agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Chelan County for any and all liability of any nature arising out of or resulting from the lack of accuracy, currency or completeness, or correctness of the data, the use or misuse of the data. In addition, the information on this server, or site, is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Chelan County in the future.

I have read, understand and fully agree with this "Disclaimer and Terms of Service"

GIS FTP Disclaimer and Terms of Service

The information contained on this site is provided as a courtesy of the Chelan County. Where it exists, the "Index.txt" will contain a brief explanation of files contained in this folder.

Chelan County makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information provided on its web site. However, due to the possibility of transmission errors, HTML browser capabilities, changes made since the last update to the site, etc., neither Chelan County, nor any agency, officer or employee of Chelan County warrants the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of any information published by this system and shall not be held liable for any losses caused by reliance on the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of such information. Portions of such information may be incorrect or not current. Any person or entity that relies on any information obtained from this system does so at his or her own risk.

FTP Disclaimer and Terms of Service

The information contained on this site is provided as a courtesy of the Chelan County. Where it exists, the "Index.txt" will contain a brief explanation of files contained in this folder.

Chelan County makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information provided on its web site. However, due to the possibility of transmission errors, HTML browser capabilities, changes made since the last update to the site, etc., neither Chelan County, nor any agency, officer or employee of Chelan County warrants the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of any information published by this system and shall not be held liable for any losses caused by reliance on the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of such information. Portions of such information may be incorrect or not current. Any person or entity that relies on any information obtained from this system does so at his or her own risk.

I understand that Washington State Law (RCW 42.56.070(9) prohibits and that the Chelan County Code Section 1.376.060 requires an additional statement if the use of lists of individuals for commercial purposes. If applicable to this request, I hereby declare, under penalty of perjury pursuant to the laws of the State of Washington, that I will not use the list of individuals obtained from this request for commercial purposes. If applicable, I also acknowledge that I am solely responsible for any consequences or damages arising from my commercial use of the list of individuals I am obtaining.

Public Works FTP Disclaimer and Terms of Service

The information contained on this site is provided as a courtesy of the Chelan County. Where it exists, the "Index.txt" will contain a brief explanation of files contained in this folder.

Chelan County makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information provided on its web site. However, due to the possibility of transmission errors, HTML browser capabilities, changes made since the last update to the site, etc., neither Chelan County, nor any agency, officer or employee of Chelan County warrants the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of any information published by this system and shall not be held liable for any losses caused by reliance on the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of such information. Portions of such information may be incorrect or not current. Any person or entity that relies on any information obtained from this system does so at his or her own risk.

GIS Disclaimer and Terms of Service

Information provided by Chelan County is provided 'as is' and for reference only. The user expressly agrees that the use of Chelan County's web site is at the user's sole risk. Chelan County does not warrant, guarantee, or accept any liability for the accuracy, precision, or completeness of any information shown herein, or for any inferences made therefrom or that the service will be uninterrupted or error free. Any information published on this server could contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors.

RCW 42.56.070(9) prohibits the release of lists of individuals requested for commercial purposes, and the requestor expressly represents that no use of any such list will be made by the user or its transferee(s) or vendee(s).

In no event shall Chelan County become liable to users of this data, or any other party, for any loss or damages, consequential or otherwise, including but not limited to time, money, or goodwill, arising from the use, misuse, operation or modification of the data. In using the data, users further agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Chelan County for any and all liability of any nature arising out of or resulting from the lack of accuracy, currency or completeness, or correctness of the data, the use or misuse of the data. In addition, the information on this server, or site, is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Chelan County in the future.

I have read, understand and fully agree with this "Disclaimer and Terms of Service"

Quick Fact

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,994 square miles, of which 2,921 square miles is land and 73 square miles (2.5%) is water. As of 2013 Census, the estimated population of the county is 73,967. The median income for a household is $48,270 as compared to $57,554 for the state.